Reply With QuoteNever used it, nor any other infomercial gadget.
It does not surprise me though....best advice for anyone out there is NEVER purchase exercise equipment from an infomercial.
If I were you I would put an ad in the newspaper, or sell it at a garage sale.
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11-26-2003, 12:41 PM #1Pressing On
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The Total Gym = Pain
About six months ago, I put my dumbbells down and gave The Total Gym a try(the one advertised by Chuck non-acting Norris). One of the reasons I decided to try it is because it is advertised as "safe" way to strength train, with very little risk of injury. To make a long story short, after using it of about 2 months, I developed a very painful trapezius muscle spasm. In laymen's terms, it a pain in the neck (no pun intended). I brought this up in another forum website, and found out that someone else had a developed joint pain upon using the total gym. I hate to throw it away, because I paid a decent amount of money for it. But, I'm not going to continue to use something that will injure me. Is anyone else using this piece of cra... I mean equipment? How is it working for you?
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11-26-2003, 02:18 PM #2I'm CEO, Bitch! ADMINISTRATOR
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11-26-2003, 02:43 PM #3is bulking
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First off - I know people who have seen results with the Total Gym. Secondly - I still wouldn't use that bullshit. And Lastly, Because you were probally lifting your head off the board. Stick with free weights,
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11-26-2003, 07:38 PM #4Just call me Mayo ELITE MEMBER
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yeah, washed up body builders giving advice to newbies is much better :P
Are you kidding me????
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11-26-2003, 07:54 PM #5Woof! Woof! Woof! ELITE MEMBER
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Vanity saves his money for fancy haircutsOriginally posted by vanity
never buy infomercial crap.
Washed up actors selling trash.
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11-26-2003, 11:38 PM #6Just call me Mayo ELITE MEMBER
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I couldn't resist...
Are you kidding me????
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11-27-2003, 01:25 AM #7Registered User
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Free weights don't cause injury, bad form causes injury, well unless there's some pre-existing medical condition.
What cracks me up is the BowFlex guy, you know he didn't get that body using BowFlex, although I heard it is a good thing if you just want to "tone up" a bit."I don't like small cars or real big women, but somehow I always find myself in 'em" - KR
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11-27-2003, 01:31 AM #8Woof! Woof! Woof! ELITE MEMBER
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BlowFlex may work for some....But I would never invest my money in that... Way to expensive. I invest in equipment that I know works.
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